Jeff Ruffolo
China
Responsible for the international marketing/PR of China’s largest airline for more than 15 years. Generating millions of dollars in additional revenues through aggressive marketing programs. Executive responsible for department performance, including P&L financial reports, staff hiring/training and managing budgets. International spokesperson for China Southern at worldwide business conferences in Madrid, Athens, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Los Angeles, California.
Jeff has parlayed his business career into key connections and sport advisory roles with the Chinese government around their Olympic sports initiatives first by serving as Senior Advisor and Chief Communications Officer of the Beijing Olympic Games followed by an Executive Advisor, Chief Communications Officer of the 16th Asian Games and most recently as the Senior Advisor of the 2013 Asian Youth Games Organizing Committee.
Awards:
-“Model Worker” Chinese Central Government - 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games
-Douglas Boyden Media Recognition Award, USA Volleyball
-Award of Excellence, 11th Aerospace Industry Awards in Marketing